News: Safety
ExerciseNZ cites growing evidence gyms and fitness clubs are safe
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has highlighted growing evidence from around the world that gyms and fitness clubs are safe places to be in amid the...
Oct 19, 2020
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Ticketing malfunction sees NRL fans in queues with no social distancing outside Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium
A ticketing malfunction saw thousands of fans left waiting in lengthy queues with no social distancing outside Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium prior to Friday’s NRL preliminary final...
Oct 19, 2020
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New accesso guide charts the reimagining of the guest journey post-COVID-19
Access solutions company accesso has released a free step-by-step guide to assist attractions operators in the creation of a safe, but enjoyable, environment for returning...
Oct 19, 2020
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Victorian Premier omits 'high-risk' gyms from state's reopening plans
While Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday announced an easing of the state's Coronavirus outlines restrictions, he has expressly excluded fitness facilities from...
Oct 19, 2020
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Reopened fitness clubs see more than two-thirds of members return
A newly released industry survey of post-Coronavirus gym operations around the world has revealed that reopened clubs have seen see more than two-thirds of their members return....
Oct 18, 2020
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New Government’s first 100 days critical to New Zealand tourism
In its first 100 days, the New Zealand Government must make plans to reopen the nation’s borders and issue a $200 domestic Travel Card to everyone in the country according to...
Oct 18, 2020
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Year-round safe recreational swimming spot considered for Port Douglas
Douglas Shire Council plans to fast track a year-round safe swimming spot in Port Douglas and will deliver a short survey to gauge community interest in a splash park and...
Oct 18, 2020
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Play
Victorian Government announces unwinding of Melbourne’s Coronavirus restrictions but with no easing for gyms
With authorities confirming a marked decline in new cases of Coronavirus, the Victorian Government has announced an easing of some of the state’s severe Coronavirus...
Oct 18, 2020
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Tickets on sale for Destination NSW’s Great Southern Nights gigs
More than 2,500 artists and 300-plus live music venues across NSW are primed for the Australian-first music event, Great Southern Nights, with tickets for over 900 concert now...
Oct 17, 2020
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Two new-generation shark monitoring receivers deployed at Western Australia’s Bunker Bay
Two new-generation Shark Monitoring Network receivers have been deployed at Bunker Bay West and Bunker Bay East aimed at improving beach safety across Western Australia. Bunker...
Oct 16, 2020
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Environment
Eden Park prepares for Sunday's Bledisloe Cup clash
Auckland's Eden Park will be one of the few venues in the world welcoming a capacity crowd this weekend when the All Blacks face the Wallabies in the second test of the...
Oct 16, 2020
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EEAA Young Stars to host virtual exchange on key challenges facing young members of business events community
With the goal of sharing and engaging on key issues and challenges facing workers aged under 30, the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) Young Stars Committee...
Oct 16, 2020
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GlobalData reveals contactless technology as top theme among hospitality industry influencer conversations
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company has revealed that the notion of ‘Contactless technology solutions’ - as a means to reduce the potential risk of contracting...
Oct 16, 2020
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Healthcare Workers offered complimentary night stay at Banyan Tree Samui
Thailand resort, Banyan Tree Samui, is offering a complimentary night’s stay to the country’s doctors, nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers and other healthcare professional...
Oct 16, 2020
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Fitness Australia’s Barrie Elvish maintains calls for gyms to open in regional Victoria
Maintaining Fitness Australia’s calls for the Victorian Government to allow gyms to reopen, Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has emphasised that fitness facilities in regional...
Oct 15, 2020
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Germany's FSB Trade Fair commits to October dates in 2021
Looking to play “a decisive role in the post-COVID era in showing solutions and trends for resumed future success” the organisers of Germany’s FSB, the International Trade Fair...
Oct 15, 2020
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Golden Circle and Surf Life Saving Australia partner to celebrate community members making a positive difference
Golden Circle has partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia in launching ‘Sunny Saviours’, a celebration of local Australian heroes who have made a positive difference to their...
Oct 15, 2020
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South Africa withdraws from Rugby Championship citing Coronavirus travel restrictions and player safety concerns
World champions South Africa will not compete in the upcoming 2020 Rugby Championship title after governing body SANZAAR announced the Springboks were withdrawing from this...
Oct 15, 2020
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Event manager Wendy Lacey highlights the importance of event preparation
TLC Events Manager, Wendy Lacey advises that as Queensland relaxes restrictions, it’s essential that event managers, and everyone included in staging events - pivot, plan,...
Oct 15, 2020
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Australian golf industry announces cancellation of its major golf events
The Australian golf industry has announced that this summer’s premier events - the Australian PGA Championship, Australian Open and Women’s Australian Open - which were to have...
Oct 15, 2020
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Golf
Theme park marketeers reach out to guests and new audiences
With 2020 having seen theme parks around the world closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and then reopen in some nations, operators have had to suspend operations and in...
Oct 15, 2020
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Sydney Opera House to reopen a number of venues and spaces
Following the welcomed news that theatres can move to 50% capacity, the Sydney Opera House has advised that it is reopening a number of venues and spaces from 29th October,...
Oct 15, 2020
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International Hockey Federation delivers quality standards for range of field equipment
The Quality Program for the International Hockey Federation (Fédération Internationale de Hockey - FIH) is expanding its reach beyond hockey turfs and fields to include quality...
Oct 14, 2020
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WTTC recognises Australia’s COVID Clean Practicing Business Program
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has announced its COVID Clean Practicing Business Program has been recognised through the World Tourism and Travel Council’s...
Oct 13, 2020
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